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    Two Boys Brew

    4.6 (33 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch, Cafes
    Open 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Blackberry and Pear Ricotta Hotcake
    Heather O.

    Two Boys Brew is my favorite place to go in Dublin for brunch. The hotcakes are incredible (and massive) and the coffee is great. It gets quite busy on weekends, so expect to wait if you go during typical brunch times, but it is definitely worth the wait.

    ricotta pancake
    Yvonne B.

    Wowsers! No really, two big thumbs up for those guys. I heard about Two Boys Brew on Instagram, the logo on their coffee cups caught my attention. The website doesn't give much away (yet) so I emailed them via Yelp to see whether they do brunch. Within minutes I had reply and a menu to follow. That's how you run a business. The brunch menu is amazing. I found it really hard to choose which had nothing to do with my slight hangover but with the amazing choice they offer. Eventually I opted for the mushroom with spinach, whipped feta and poached eggs on sourdough and my friend had the blueberry & ricotta hotcake which came with plenty of fresh fruit on top. We had flat whites and lattes and we were in heaven.. Service is really friendly and although this place is only open a few weeks, they are already buzzing with a constant stream of people coming in looking for a great cup of brew. Although it's a big enough and open space with plenty seats, it isn't too noisy. You know how you, in plenty places sit almost on top of each other and elbow someone's food off their plate trying to raise your cup? That's not the case here. At all. I went back with my flatmate today for a cup of their guest brew (a roaster from Munich at the moment) and a sweet treat. We sat by the window and just watched people for a while. Life was good! It's not like we don't have any cool coffee places here in Smithfield but they'll definitely be seeing a lot me up there in Phibsboro.

    Kayleigh C.

    After visiting here I'm seriously contemplating moving to Phibsboro. Ok, well maybe that's a little extreme but you get the idea...This place is great!! I had lunch with some friends here today and was really impressed. I'm not overly familiar with this neck of the woods but Two Boys Brew really stood out as being a little different. The decor is minimalist and cool, the staff are lovely and there's a great vibe, really relaxed and welcoming. The menu is varied, with something for everybody. I think a meaty sandwich like a Reuben would really compliment the menu but that's more personal preference as there was plenty to choose from. I opted for the Avocado Mash which is sourdough bread topped with avocado, roasted tomatoes, rocket, feta, poached eggs and lemon. Simply put, it was delicious. I also had a peanut butter cookie sandwich and it was equally amazing, and a really generous size. I'll definitely be heading back here to sample some more of the menu. Not only were the portion sizes really decent, but the food was reasonably priced given the high quality. If you're in the Phibsboro area get yourself down to check this place out. And even if you're not, it's well worth the trip!

    Joanna M.

    Enjoyed this wonderful food and ambience! I also liked how much natural light there was inside.

    Aisling D.

    Hands down my favourite brunch spot in Dublin! They switch up the menu making slight variations of each dish every so often. I haven't tried anything I didn't like. The coffee is also phenomenal it has such a distinct taste. A highlight always is whatever version of the hot cake they have on the menu, it's amazing! Decor is really cool, but I find the wide benches at the back a bit impractical, you have to sit next to someone if you want to be able to talk. The staff are also really sound. An absolute gem!

    Amilia F.

    Great good place to grab brunch or a coffee locally but my god this place is jammers so be prepared there might be some wait, it's 15-20 mins wait but they are fast enough to get rid of ppl. We felt a bit pressured into leaving after we had food and wanted to get a second coffee but the staff kind of peer pressured us in asking what else we wanted etc so in the end we decided to leave n go to another coffee place nearby to have another coffee and proper chat. Mind you tho it was a Sunday brunch so ultimately it is very busy ........ still tho... jus saying be prepared... otherwise mgr seems genuine and friendly when we walked in and took our name down on the wait list....

    Yasmin L.

    Queued 20 minutes for a table and it was worth every second. This is exactly what Phibsboro needed. Excellent coffee culture, amazing food and seriously good vibes. It's a relaxed atmosphere with amazingly friendly staff. I visited on a Sunday afternoon and the brunch menu was perfect, I was spoilt for choice and eventually opted for the avocado mash with poached egg on sourdough topped with roasted tomatoes, rocket and feta, poached eggs and a side of chorizo. It was excellent. I had a flat white and pretzel blondie after and that was even better. Cannot recommend this place more!

    Chemex @ Two Boys Brew
    Gary H.

    Very cool new addition to the neighbourhood. Having lived in Smithfield for the last 4 years I had become a bit jaded with the local brunch/breakfast options. Two Boys Brew to the rescue! From the decor to the very attractive kitchen staff this place has it. I've been 3 times over the last 3 weeks and it's never disappointed. The coffee is spot on and the menu interesting and varied. As a lunch choice this cafe also delivers. Delicious, fresh wholesome sambos with gorgeous toppings. All served with wicked salads. Props to the waiting staff as well who are always super friendly and clearly very passionate about this new, slick cafe.

    Ciara C.

    A very welcome addition to a locality sorely - and bizarrely - lacking in decent eateries, this latest culinary addition is definitely a cut above the more standard low-level coffee shops and fast food joints with the exception of the local staple Woodstock, which many would say is through true heart of Phibsborough village. But Two Boys Brew is undoubtedly complementary. In keeping with a hipster-influenced vibe so prominent in the new wave of Dublin cafes, it has an honest and youthful feel about it, in its considered decor and menu. As a layout it feels spacious and airy and the food is fresh and high quality with well thought through combinations and decent veggie choices. Clearly it's an overnight hit as it looks hopping each time I pass, and I finally had lunch there: butternut squash and goats cheese on delicious bread with a side of soup for an extra €2 - hard to argue. Brunch options looks very nice too. I wish them well - they deserve their success. Hopefully their example will be an incentive for others to recognise the appetite locally here for good food along with chilled vibes. An evening tapas/wine bar would be the way to go for the interested entrepreneur - just in case anyone's listening!

    Blueberry hotcakes with fresh fruit, crushed pistachio nuts and mascarpone. Yummy!
    Future S.

    I've been excited to get a chance to try out this place on my next Dublin visit and dare I say it was totally worth the excitement. Lots of choice, friendly staff and a real fresh vibe for the Dublin coffee and brunch scene. I had the hotcake (must try) and it was delicious. I'll be coming back here.

    Brown toast with scrambled eggs and tomato relish

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    Lovely breakfast/brunch. A little bit more expensive than some of it's local competitors, but worth it .

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    Great place for breakfast- porridge plus toppings are wonderful and the coffee choices are really good

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    I opted for the Avocado Mash which is sourdough bread topped with avocado, roasted tomatoes, rocket, feta, poached eggs and lemon.

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    Art Cafe Dublin

    Art Cafe Dublin

    (22 reviews)

    €€

    North Inner City

    What a cute cafe! If you're staying close by at one of the hostels - Jacobs, Isaacs, Spire, this is…read morea short walk away from any one of them and I'd highly recommend stopping by for a quick breakfast. The cafe is very pretty, with plenty of different art pieces and decor hanging on the walls and cool furniture. It's quite small inside, with maybe a little more than 10 tables. If it's nice, you can also opt to sit on the small patio. It was a bit chilly when we were in the city, so we decided to sit inside. They have a small menu - you get to choose from a few variations of the Irish breakfast, scones, and breakfast sandwiches. My friend and I both got bacon breakfast sandwiches with the hashbrown and split a plain scone with butter and jam. We were both surprised at how large the scone was and were glad we ended up just sharing one. Even between the both of us we couldn't finish it. The breakfast sandwich was rather large as well and very filling - it hit the spot perfectly! We also got lattes which did the trick of waking us right up! The service seemed very rushed and scattered, but honestly we didn't really mind. We got our food very quickly, so we were in a great mood and left with happy bellies. Overall, if you're into cute cafes, good coffee and want to satisfy that Irish breakfast craving... come here!

    This breakfast joint is really convenient if you're staying at the local hostels (Jacob's/Isaac's)…read more I happened upon it even with the minimal yelp reviews, but am so glad I found it. I came in pretty early at 10am and there was no one there, yet (more crowds came in shortly after). It was solely manned by one cook in the open kitchen, and one host/server. Since this was my first meal in Dublin, I obviously opted for the best of the best, the goliath of breakfasts, if you will. The Mega Irish breakfast (€9.90) came with 2 over-medium eggs, 2 sausages, 2 slices of bacon, 2 hash browns, 2 black pudding thingies (sorry I'm such an ignorant American...), half a tomato, cup of beans, and 4 slices of toast. Wow. I somehow managed to finish the whole thing, and mega it was. I skipped lunch due to the sheer amount of food. The highlight was the sausage - they were plump, super juicy and very flavorful. The coffee(€2.50) which I always drink black, was also pretty good. The cost was so reasonable given the sheer amount of food. The restaurant itself is pretty artsy (ha), with some nice work on the walls and an eclectic hodge podge of furniture. Definitely check out if you're staying nearby!

    Brother Hubbard - Scone

    Brother Hubbard

    (364 reviews)

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    North Inner City

    Visiting Ireland for the first time, I did my best to read up on good places to grab breakfast,…read morebaked goods in Dublin and Brother Hubbard popped up on a few lists, Reddit posts, so I put it on my list to try and I'm glad I did! I walked in on a Wednesday morning, right as they opened at 9am, and was seated immediately. The sit-in part of Brother Hubbard is bright, relaxing, spacious with plenty of tables inside and there's a patio outside with plenty of tables as well. The waitress came over with a menu and gave me plenty of time to look it over. She was very courteous and pleasant, checking in throughout my time there, never hovering. For breakfast, I ordered an Americano, a ginger scone, and their Irish Oat Porridge - Classic. Their porridge is organic oats made with milk and with ordering it as "Classic", it was served with cream and honey. Starting with the ginger scone, this was another case of a perfectly baked scone - Crispy, golden exterior with a moist, buttery interior. The flavor of ginger was perfectly balanced and the raisins inside were a nice supplement to the scone. The porridge was really good, I loved the creaminess of it! Both did a nice job of filling me up and setting me up for the day of walking to come. Funny enough, around 3:30pm, I stopped here again to grab a mid-afternoon treat and ordered the chocolate and hazelnut Babka, their soft bun filled with chocolate and toasted hazelnuts. This pastry was crazy tasty! A slightly crispy exterior with a croissant-like inside chocked full of chocolate and those toasted hazelnuts. This was so rich and truly decadent. Brother Hubbard is a gem of a breakfast and pastry spot! I appreciate the relaxing café environment with friendly staff and high-quality food. I know if I come back to Dublin, I'd come back to grab breakfast, or perhaps another Babka.

    I heard Brother Hubbard was the restaurant to eat at to start your day, so finally checked it out…read moreon my last day in Dublin. Brother Hubbard is a solid spot for breakfast and brunch, serving entrees, lighter fare and offers a pastry assortment that will have you pondering about getting takeout. I visited Brother Hubbard on a Sunday, half an hour after it opened and was able to be seated immediately. However, the brunch rush came afterwards and by the time I left, the entire place was filled. It's popular. And yes, it's the same spot Phil Rosenthal ate at. I even saw the owner who was featured on the show here, helping out with clearing tables and so forth. I ordered the traditional Irish breakfast and an iced chai latte. The food was good and actually, not as heavy as I anticipated. It came with an egg, sausage, bacon, beans and a pudding, which I had to look up. It's ground meat with oats and is molded into a patty. It didn't taste bad, so can see why it's served around these parts of the world. And the meal also came with another item I had to look up, colcannon bread, which was a potato bread with kale. And it was my favorite part of the breakfast! Delicious. If you're looking for a breakfast spot in Dublin, then I'm pretty sure you already know about Brother Hubbard, which is popular, all for good reason. The food was tasty, service was friendly and I loved how bright and welcoming the restaurant was. I was satisfied.

    Kingfisher - Fish and chips

    Kingfisher

    (71 reviews)

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    North Inner City

    We found this place on Airbnb. What a lucky happenstance. I gotta say when we first got there and…read morefound out that we were on what I think is the top floor of a lot of somewhat narrow staircases. I was a bit intimidated due to some physical limitations with my knees and hips. The staff was friendly and they do offer to help you carry up your bags however we did not take them up on it. It ended up being OK, I get it that it's almost impossible to retrofit an elevator into these old buildings. It was quiet, I didn't hear any of the neighbors in the building. I felt very safe in both the apartment and in the area. Everything you need is within a couple blocks of walking distance. The bus that takes you back back-and-forth to the airport is about two blocks away and easy walk. The sidewalks are smooth enough that it's no problem to roll your suitcase. There's a lot of food choices and a big grocery store right on the same block. That brings me to the food. We did not cook in the apartment, but I suspect we could have if we wanted to put together something basic. There's a microwave and a kettle and a very handy refrigerator which we utilized. The attached restaurant feels like family. They treat you like family. The food was great, although that fish and chips put me down for the count. It's just so much food oh my goodness. I love the fact that they had delicious draft beer on tap, they had fantastic desserts, you could see right into the kitchen and see them preparing some food. Everybody on the whole staff was so friendly. I think maybe they are family I'm not sure about that but they certainly treat you like you are family. We got there early to check in and so we went in the restaurant and they put our bags in the corner where it was safe and by the time we were done eating, our room was ready. I saved this one in my book because I will definitely be back.

    They said they had the best fish and chips in Dublin. I can honestly say, we didn't have any better…read moreanywhere else in Dublin! Maybe one slightly better in Galway, but over all some of the best fish and chips we had having sampled many across our travels.

    Two Boys Brew - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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